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laugh track
This term carries a strong negative connotation in modern media criticism, often associated with artificiality and the manipulation of audience reaction. It suggests a forced or outdated comedic style, where the laughter is imposed upon the viewer rather than emerging naturally from the performance.
As a compound noun, it refers specifically to the technical audio element. While it is a countable noun, it is frequently used in the singular to describe the general concept of using pre-recorded laughter in a production.
Meanings
Examples
The sitcom used a laugh track to make the jokes seem funnier.
I can not stand the sound of a laugh track in modern comedies.
Turn down the volume because the laugh track is way too loud.
Many viewers find the laugh track distracting and artificial.
The show decided to remove the laugh track for its final season.
Why is there a laugh track playing during this sad scene?
The producer added a laugh track to fill the silence after the punchline.
It felt like a cheap sitcom with a constant laugh track in the background.